Name: LSM-YSZ Composite Cathode Ink
SKU: 232103
Availability: InStock

Description

Our composite cathode inks are excellent for fabricating your own SOFC with a composite cathode. The composite cathode inks have demonstrated better adhesion to the dense electrolyte surface which can enhance your overall cell performance. This ink is fabricated using our quality ink manufacturing processes and provides and a screen printable ink that is excellent for incorporating into your own cell manufacturing process.

This is a great ink for making electrical connections for electrochemical testing of fuel cells, ceramic substrates, electrochemical materials, and metals.

Stirring the ink before use is highly recommended. For best results, the ink should be stirred with a spatula or a sonic wand to achieve an even consistency prior to use.

This ink is typically fired at 1100 or 1150°C for 1 hour to ensure adhesion prior to testing at the desired test temperature.

This ink can be used for screen printing for generating electrical connections for wire attachments.

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Tips for Making Electrical Connections

Ensuring a solid connection between your electrodes and current collector is critical for obtaining good test results. Leveraging our experience in electrochemical testing, testing we have we offer the following suggestions for obtaining optimum results with our silver paste product.

Step 1

Cut or punch the metal mesh to the size/geometry that you want to test on your sample.

Step 2

Cut the contact wire to the desired length, with a loop around the perimeter of the mesh with the wire extending past the sample. Place cut mesh in the center of your sample & the looped wire on top of wire mesh.

Step 3

Apply the contact paste around the perimeter of the wire loop, apply a few drops across the mesh for best adhesion strength.

Step 4

Cut and place a straight piece of wire next to the mesh on the sample. Again, cover with ink for adhesion. This will allow for 4 point conductivity testing and a lead for measuring voltage, while the other draws the current.